Feed My People needs help

Published: August 11, 2003 8:00 PM

A local soup kitchen is in need of support.

Guernsey County Feed My People is saying thanks to all the businesses, churches and individuals who have supported support this program over the many years, said Joe Stephenson, food steward of the organization.

At this time, the program is facing some tough times, he said, and the reason is when we have a war, the commodities go to the fighting men, so we have to go to the grocery store to buy. We all know how much it costs to buy food.

As well, the supporters of the program often lack the means to do so.

The next thing are the individuals who support us. Most are retired on fixed income, some move away. The churches also find themselves with lots of retired members, Stephenson said.

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The Good Book says as much as we do for the least of these, we are doing for the Lord. And, secondly, it is in giving that we received at this time, he added.

Stephenson urges area residents to contribute what they can to the cause.

Our economy is on hard times, so we are facing some hard times, he said. So we are asking the community, businesses, churches and individuals to somehow bite the bullet and come to our aid, especially those who have not helped much in the past. We are feeding 150 to 160 meals six days per week. Please let us band together and keep this door open for the less fortunate of our community.

For more information, contact Stephenson, 432-3472, or the kitchen 439-4214 to arrange food pick-up.